The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
Is there a PDF floating around somewhere of the “Student’s Transcript” for the 1963 Diamond Jubilee textbook (the bright yellow one)?
I know one was published, and I’ve seen copies occasionally on Ebay, but they always look like they’re not in great condition and they’re usually overpriced.
I don’t need it personally, but there’s a new DJS learner who would benefit from having a copy.
Lee
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I haven’t seen it. The book is still under copyright, and openlibrary.org does not have a digital version available for electronic downloading.
There are two versions of the 1963 GREGG SHORTHAND. One is used for the “functional method” (reading approach) and the other for the traditional (writing) approach. The functional method book has the transcript in the back of the book, while the traditional method has it as a separate publication. So if you can get a copy of GREGG SHORTHAND FUNCTIONAL METHOD, you’ll have the transcript incorporated into the textbook. The functional book, however, does not include the “rules” of outline construction in every sixth lesson as is the case with the traditional book.
McGraw-Hill also published a trade version (ISBN 0070246246), based on the second edition of the regular high school manual, which also contained the key in the back, but does not contain Part 3 (transcription skill building, lessons 57-70). It’s also a great option for learning DJS. It came with a dustjacket:
(Incidentally, eBay incorrectly uses the same ISBN for the DJS dictionary.)
Lastly, the college manual (Gregg Shorthand for Colleges Vol. 1 – DJS) is another option, though it does not have the key in the back.